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Roanoke Center institute developing a pipeline of female municipal leaders , articleAcross the commonwealth, most towns and cities are led by men. The Virginia Women's Municipal Leadership Institute hopes to change that by teaching women the skills they need to feel confident pursuing management roles in municipal governments.
Date: Jun 22, 2022 -
Video ItemRoanoke Center leadership institute is building a pipeline of women for municipal management roles , video
The Virginia Tech Roanoke Center is partnering with nonprofit Virginia Women Leading Government to cultivate a pipeline of women ready to step into municipal management roles. The Virginia Women Municipal Leadership Institute is designed to build leadership skills and give participants the confidence to pursue municipal leadership roles.
Date: Jun 14, 2022 -
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For more than 170 years, the Reynolds Homestead has been the heart of Patrick County , articleWith ties that go back to the very beginning of Virginia Tech, the historic property has long been a place for residents to celebrate the arts, further their learning, and strengthen their community.
Date: Jun 13, 2022 -
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Southwest Center provides ‘gateway for opportunity’ to rural Buchanan County girls , articleThe Virginia Tech Southwest Center brought about 70 girls, all high school juniors or seniors, from the rural coalfields of Buchanan County on a tour of the Blacksburg campus to spotlight STEM career opportunities.
Date: Jun 06, 2022 -
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Lifelong Learning Institute widens its reach through AARP partnership , articleAARP is offering a series of free Lifelong Learning Institute lectures to its nationwide membership, opening access to the institute’s rich educational and cultural programming to older adults around the country.
Date: Mar 17, 2022 -
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Across six decades, retiring Southwest Center director has transformed education landscape in Southwest Virginia , articlePenny McCallum has touched thousands of lives in the hills and hollers of the region, changing classrooms through programs that improve instruction and inspire students.
Date: Jan 12, 2022 -
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Reynolds Homestead to host Smithsonian exhibition examining change in rural America , article“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” will be on display Dec. 4 to Jan 9 at the Creative Arts Center in Stuart, Virginia. Several Patrick County organizations also will offer a variety of activities and displays to complement the exhibit.
Date: Nov 22, 2021 -
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Talent Search maps out a path to college for hundreds of first-generation students , articleVirginia Tech's TRIO Programs has been awarded a $1.88 million, five-year extension from the U.S. Department of Education to continue helping first-generation and economically disadvantaged students in Southwest Virginia graduate from high school and pursue higher education.
Date: Oct 19, 2021 -
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New Catawba Sustainability Center trail provides access to Appalachian Trail, McAfee Knob , articleThe 2.9-mile Catawba Greenway winds its way through the 377-acre Roanoke County farm, showcasing Virginia Tech research in sustainable farming, before connecting to the Appalachian Trail. The trailhead’s new parking lot will help ease the burden on Route 311 for one of region’s most popular hikes.
Date: Oct 10, 2021 -
Video ItemNew Catawba Sustainability Center trail provides access to Appalachian Trail, McAfee Knob , video
Video courtesy of Roanoke County Economic Development Representatives from Virginia Tech, Roanoke County, and the community gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the 2.9-mile loop. The trail winds its way through the 377-acre Virginia Tech Catawba Sustainability Center before connecting to the Appalachian Trail.
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Video ItemSchool Leaders Institute , video
Schools from across Virginia send their rising administrators to the series of multiday sessions where they gain hard-earned wisdom from veteran educators.
Date: Sep 14, 2021 -
Video ItemSlavery at Rock Spring Plantation , video
Research historian John Whitfield discusses the lives of the enslaved community at the former Rock Spring Plantation in Patrick County, now known as the Reynolds Homestead.
Date: May 25, 2021 -
Video ItemMiss America Camille Schrier '18 offers advice to grads , video
Reigning Miss America Camille Schrier '18 offers fellow Hokies advice during a visit to the Virginia Tech Southwest Center in Abingdon, Virginia.
Date: May 10, 2021 -
Video ItemReynolds Homestead brings together creative and business minds for community projects , video
Community members come together to share different life experiences to benefit the community.
Date: Jun 24, 2019
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